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Sustainable Finance Market Update Q1 2026
Our Q1 2026 Sustainable Finance Market Update reviews global and Australian market activity amid continued issuance moderation. This edition explores trends across sustainable bonds and loans, highlights notable transactions from the quarter and examines developments shaping the role of sustainable finance in supporting Australia’s digital infrastructure transformation. You’ll also find the latest market news and insights from across the sustainable finance landscape.
Surcharging ban: How to get ready for the new retail payments reforms
From 1 October 2026, merchants will no longer be allowed to charge their customers a surcharge when they pay with a card. It’s part of a suite of retail payments reforms being introduced by the Reserve Bank of Australia.The changes present an opportunity for businesses to review what their own payment service provider is charging them to accept payments and ensure that they receive the full benefit of all the reforms, says Joel Lenhardt, Managing Director of Merchant Payments at Westpac.
Sustainability Impact: What you need to know - February/March 2026
The latest edition of Sustainability Impact explores early findings from Group 1 AASB S2 reporters, recommendations from the Australian Government’s Carbon Leakage Review, the new clean energy partnership between Australia and Canada, a potential breakthrough for green hydrogen, and a project that brings together renewable energy uplift, housing affordability and regional prosperity, plus more.